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Established over 50
years ago by the Sisters of St Joseph, St Vincent de Paul Primary School has
never waivered from its quality Catholic education of its students. St
Vincent’s boasts a modern facility with all classrooms either recently
refurbished or new. This provides the current enrolment of approximately 240
students with bright, comfortable and modern classrooms. The refurbishments are
not limited to the classroom but have also included the library, administration
block, a synthetic turf soccer field and playground /oval
redevelopment, and spacious gymnasium which the students thoroughly
enjoy.

St Vincent’s
believes that education involves the whole person – spiritually, emotionally
and academically. As a result, St Vincent’s has three priority areas of focus –
religious education, quality teaching and learning, and student wellbeing. St
Vincent’s is proud of its high quality staff who continue to remain
abreast of changes and improvements within the teaching profession. We have
worked in conjunction with Melbourne University contributing to research on the
development of Oral Language. As we strive for quality, we know that there is
always room for growth and improvement. St Vincent’s is a Kidsmatter school and
has implemented strategies to improve the mental wellbeing of children
and families within the school community. St Vincent’s cares for the spiritual
welfare of its students who participate in liturgies, prayer and the sacraments
and embraces the school motto of ‘Learn with Love.’

One of St Vincent’s
strengths is the role it plays in the wider community. St Vincent’s embraces
the whole school community – both the children and those caring for them – and
welcomes parent/carer involvement and ideas. This can be seen in its playgroup
and after school activities which operate each week. St Vincent’s encourages
parents and carers to get to know each other and embrace the school they have
chosen for their child/ren. Morning cuppa’s, parent/fundraising group,
assisting with literacy/numeracy groups, listening to children read and other
activities foster the building of relationships which can last well after the
child moves on to further education.